Just received a call from the BMW Canberra dealer and telling me my 125i is arriving next Friday!!

This really making my day

My current garage list is:
- 118d f20, since Dec 2011. Already got 20,000 km on the clock. This guy doesn't drink much. Really good for my job for extended range of travel to different locations for on site photoshot.
- 120d E83, traded in for the 125i.

Zen, just for your reference, as you are living in Sydney, you can actually come order the car in Canberra, as if you buy your car in Canberra, you don't have to pay Stamp Duty which save you approximately $2k. You can still register your car as a NSW number plate. It is because the 125i is regard as a "green car" in ACT, so absolutely no stamp duty in ACT. You won't get this anywhere in Australia except Canberra.

If you wanna go ahead, I can hook you up with the sales manager here in Canberra. I brought around 3 BMW with him already and he always give me a decent discount

Zen, just for your reference, as you are living in Sydney, you can actually come order the car in Canberra, as if you buy your car in Canberra, you don't have to pay Stamp Duty which save you approximately $2k. You can still register your car as a NSW number plate. It is because the 125i is regard as a "green car" in ACT, so absolutely no stamp duty in ACT. You won't get this anywhere in Australia except Canberra.

If you wanna go ahead, I can hook you up with the sales manager here in Canberra. I brought around 3 BMW with him already and he always give me a decent discount

Cheers,
Piero

Hey Piero,

Pretty nice specs you have. When you meant M-Performance brakes, you mean those pretty brakes with the choice of 3 different color calipers? Do you mind disclosing your final driveaway price? I went to my local dealer yesterday and I was rather impress with the quality. It was a massive improvement from the old 1 series. However when I looked at the prices, they had a 118i & 118d for $65k!

Yeah I have heard that Canberra has no stamp duty on green cars which is bloody brilliant! If you could give me the details of the dealer that you bought it from, that would be great. I might give him a call when the time comes closer.

Hi Piero
Congrads on the choice; the 125i M sport is the one to have (my opinion)

What colour and trim did you order?

For Zen's info, I am not sure what local taxes are in Sydney, my (expected soon) 125i M Sport was ($68,440 on road incl GST) up here in Brisvegas (after much haggling).
Be prepared to push the hard line, they are concerned over Merc offering incentives for people to put their name down on a A class. They initially tried to get 73,690 out of me. Mention that you are also interested in the new Merc A class if they do not play.

The 135i is available in Aus (advanced order), however the cost sheet showed a near $13,000 difference when the same items are included.

Pretty nice specs you have. When you meant M-Performance brakes, you mean those pretty brakes with the choice of 3 different color calipers? Do you mind disclosing your final driveaway price? I went to my local dealer yesterday and I was rather impress with the quality. It was a massive improvement from the old 1 series. However when I looked at the prices, they had a 118i & 118d for $65k!

Yeah I have heard that Canberra has no stamp duty on green cars which is bloody brilliant! If you could give me the details of the dealer that you bought it from, that would be great. I might give him a call when the time comes closer.

Cheers,
Zen

Hi Zen,

Save my number on your phone 0402 507 658. I know the Sales manager in the Canberra dealership and they always give me excellent price!!! For the 118d (brought last year, still a keeper), I paid around $50k. For the 125i on it's way now, I paid $56k. Prices including all on-road. Don't use this price to bargain with your dealer tho, I don't wanna get my friend into trouble in Canberra.

I can go to the dealership with you if you like. I will making sure they look after you here as well.

Yes, I go for the blue M brake. I didn't realise they have different colours though. Really make a difference in stopping the car quickly.

With the saving on the car and no stamp duty, we are talking about some great bargain!!

btw, I have traded in my old 120d previous gen for the 125i. Huge improvement between the two models.

Hi Piero
Congrads on the choice; the 125i M sport is the one to have (my opinion)

What colour and trim did you order?

For Zen's info, I am not sure what local taxes are in Sydney, my (expected soon) 125i M Sport was ($68,440 on road incl GST) up here in Brisvegas (after much haggling).
Be prepared to push the hard line, they are concerned over Merc offering incentives for people to put their name down on a A class. They initially tried to get 73,690 out of me. Mention that you are also interested in the new Merc A class if they do not play.

The 135i is available in Aus (advanced order), however the cost sheet showed a near $13,000 difference when the same items are included.

Hi Piero
Congrads on the choice; the 125i M sport is the one to have (my opinion)

What colour and trim did you order?

For Zen's info, I am not sure what local taxes are in Sydney, my (expected soon) 125i M Sport was ($68,440 on road incl GST) up here in Brisvegas (after much haggling).
Be prepared to push the hard line, they are concerned over Merc offering incentives for people to put their name down on a A class. They initially tried to get 73,690 out of me. Mention that you are also interested in the new Merc A class if they do not play.

The 135i is available in Aus (advanced order), however the cost sheet showed a near $13,000 difference when the same items are included.

Nice specs you have there AusF20. That is pretty much the same spec I am thinking at the moment. What performance parts have you added so far?

I don't think I will be ready to pull the trigger yet, as there are a few nice hatchbacks (New Golf VII, Audi A3, Merc A Class) debuting next month, and after reading alot of reviews the A250 is a potential rival as well, but the bad thing is its a front wheel drive just like the rest of hot hatches from other manufacturers.

Although most are front wheel drive, but I am just seeing which one is offering the best value for money.

As for taxes, I don't think Sydney's taxes are any where as bad as WA or VIC. I just believe that my closest dealer (Trivett BMW) have vehicles in the showroom that are just over spec'd.

Save my number on your phone 0402 507 658. I know the Sales manager in the Canberra dealership and they always give me excellent price!!! For the 118d (brought last year, still a keeper), I paid around $50k. For the 125i on it's way now, I paid $56k. Prices including all on-road. Don't use this price to bargain with your dealer tho, I don't wanna get my friend into trouble in Canberra.

I can go to the dealership with you if you like. I will making sure they look after you here as well.

Yes, I go for the blue M brake. I didn't realise they have different colours though. Really make a difference in stopping the car quickly.

With the saving on the car and no stamp duty, we are talking about some great bargain!!

btw, I have traded in my old 120d previous gen for the 125i. Huge improvement between the two models.

Cheers,
Piero

Thanks for that Piero, I will msg u if I am ready to purchase.

As for the brakes, you have opted the M-Sport Brakes which only comes in blue, unlike the M-Performance brakes, the calipers are painted in either Yellow, Orange and Red. Very different types of brakes, with a expensive price tag attach.

I am actually looking forward to you posting up pictures of your new baby when it arrives.

As for the brakes, you have opted the M-Sport Brakes which only comes in blue, unlike the M-Performance brakes, the calipers are painted in either Yellow, Orange and Red. Very different types of brakes, with a expensive price tag attach.

I am actually looking forward to you posting up pictures of your new baby when it arrives.

Sure mate, msg me when you are ready. I will hook you two up =D

About the brake, so which one is better?? As I cannot find any information about that at all. I was told the one I've order is the better brake That's a totally different callipers but not just blue paint with M.

As for the brakes, they are:
Stock - grey
M-Sport - blue
M-Performance - choice of red, yellow or orange

M-Sport is a $1500 upgrade I believe. While at the moment I don't think BMW AU have brought the M-Performance brakes over here yet (might be wrong about that!). But they will probably cost an arm and a leg when it arrivs. As for which is better, from my understand on these forums is that M-Sport brake kit is more than enough for your everyday use and with the odd occasion of taking your car to the track. M-Performance just provide less fading and better stopping performance on track when compared against the M-Sport and with the bling factor on the streets.

No I haven't spoke to anyone as everyone as it seems they were busy that day, so I just sat in the vehicle and looked at the prices in the showroom.

Save my number on your phone 0402 507 658. I know the Sales manager in the Canberra dealership and they always give me excellent price!!! For the 118d (brought last year, still a keeper), I paid around $50k. For the 125i on it's way now, I paid $56k. Prices including all on-road. Don't use this price to bargain with your dealer tho, I don't wanna get my friend into trouble in Canberra.

I can go to the dealership with you if you like. I will making sure they look after you here as well.

Yes, I go for the blue M brake. I didn't realise they have different colours though. Really make a difference in stopping the car quickly.

With the saving on the car and no stamp duty, we are talking about some great bargain!!

btw, I have traded in my old 120d previous gen for the 125i. Huge improvement between the two models.

Cheers,
Piero

Sounds like you got a great deal Piero! Please post pictures of the car when you get it. Congrats!

Looking at the BMW braking specs there is only a very small diference in stopping between the M Sport brakes and the BMW Performance units on road. There is a 'Big difference' on the race track specs.

BMW Performance brakes are also available in personal colours including E blue and matt black, but only through the 'BMW Individual' dealer's order book at considerable extra cost.
You can have all sorts of things on your Er, it is just a question of how much you want to spend.